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- Page 1 DuraLabel ® 2000 User’s Guide 1-800-788-5572 International: +1 503-644-5572 info@GraphicProducts.com www.GraphicProducts.com www.DuraLabel.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ....................1 Welcome ......................1 Safety Precautions ...................1 Device Specifications ..................2 2. GETTING STARTED .....................3 Unpacking & Inspection ...................3 Equipment Checklist ..................3 3. The BATTERY ......................4 Inserting & Removing Battery ................4 Charging Battery ....................4 Using the Battery ....................5 4. - Page 3 General Warranty Provisions ................ 44 Limitation of Liability ..................44 10. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ................46 Symptoms & Solutions .................. 46 Error Messages/Meaning ................48 12. SOFTKEY MENU SYSTEM ................49 13. ACCESSORIES & SUPPLIES ................ 51 © 2009, 2010 Graphic Products, Inc. -ii-...
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Page 4: Introduction
The DuraLabel 2000 allows you to print labels in the field without having to do any data entry on a PC, increasing your label production. The DuraLabel 2000 also saves up to 32 label designs for quick retrieval during future labeling tasks. Refer to http://duralabel.com/duralabel-2000/duralabel-2000-support.php for instructional videos, label examples, and a User’s Guide and QuickStart Guide... -
Page 5: Device Specifications
Products service representative. • Do not touch the print head. • Use only Graphic Products certified battery pack and charger.. DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Output Device • 203 dpi Thermal Transfer Print Head Power • 7.2 VDC 2000mAH Ni-MH • 120VAC/230VAC/100VAC wall mounting pack for recharging Display • 2.62" x 1.31" (128 × 64 pixels) LCD shows 5 lines Operating Temp • +40° F to +122° F (+5° C to +50° C) non-condensating • Condensation can form on any electronic device if transferred from a cold to hot or hot to cold environment quickly. The device will not run until the codensation dissipates. Storage Temp • -34° F to +160° F (-30° C to +71° C) Weight • 2.7lbs. (1.22kg ) -
Page 6: Getting Started
2. GETTING STARTED UNPACKING & INSPECTION The DuraLabel 2000 has been specially packaged to withstand damage that may occur during the shipping process. However, upon receiving the printer, carefully inspect the package and the device. In case of damage, contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and extent of the damage. -
Page 7: The Battery
3. The BATTERY INSERTING & REMOVING BATTERY Battery Compartment Battery Flap Compartment Pull Tab Power Jack Window Battery LED Window 1. Pull up and out on the end of the rubber battery compartment flap on the bottom of the printer to open the battery compartment. 2. -
Page 8: Using The Battery
3. The BATTERY cont. USING THE BATTERY The DuraLabel 2000 has an intelligent battery voltage monitor. As the voltage drops, the firmware drives the battery harder to deliver the voltage needed to maintain high print quality—even as the battery becomes completely discharged. Printed labels maintain the same high quality right up until the battery is completely exhausted. -
Page 9: Loading Printer Supply
4. LOADING PRINTER SUPPLIES INSTALLING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE LCD Screen Printer Ribbon Cover Locking Cover Release Lever 1. Open the printer cover by pulling the cover release lever. NOTE: Do not touch the print head. This could damage the print head and reduce print quality. Print Head 2. -
Page 10: Loading The Supply Spindle
4. LOADING PRINTER SUPPLIES cont. LOADING THE SUPPLY SPINDLE Spindle Spindle Shaft Spindle Hooks Supply Spindle 1. With the printer cover open, remove the supply spindle from the printer. 2. Grasping the two sides of the supply spindle, gently pull it apart. 3. -
Page 11: Making Labels
To introduce the process of making labels, it is necessary to understand the different keys found on the printer’s interface and the unique screens with which the user frequently interacts. KEYS The DuraLabel 2000 contains 63 keys used for easy menu navigation, label design, and printer operation. Soft Keys Status Bar... -
Page 12: Screens
Pressing ESC on the key pad will return to the previous soft-key menu. SCREENS The DuraLabel 2000 has three design screens to aid in designing labels: the edit screen, the size screen, and the image screen. Two other screens, used most commonly when a label design is complete, may also be utilized: the pre- view screen, and the save screen. -
Page 13: Edit Screen Guide
5. MAKING LABELS cont. Edit Screen Guide See the explanation of the numbered items below the image. 3 45 6 7 8 11 12 A 182 AP B HALON FILE TEXT IMAGE ALIGN 1. Red key definitions active ........2. CAPS lock ............. A (on) a (off) TEXT SIZE... -
Page 14: Size Screen
5. MAKING LABELS cont. Size Screen Status Bar A 182A P 182A 182A Label Layout Area Soft Key Menu AUTO UNITS The size screen is accessed through the soft-key main menu by pressing the TEXT SIZE soft key followed by the soft key. -
Page 15: Image Screen
IMAGE The image screen is accessed through the main menu by pressing the soft key. The image screen displays graphic images found in the DuraLabel 2000 Image Library. Browse the Image Library using the direction pad or by pressing the options as seen in the soft key menu. -
Page 16: Save Screen
5. MAKING LABELS cont. Save Screen SAVED LA BELS 3/40 EDIT HALON JOHN SMITH SAFETY GLASSES Soft Key Menu OPEN DELETE DEL ALL The save screen is accessed through the main menu by pressing the FILE soft key. The save screen lists the label designs stored on the printer. The soft keys allow the user to save the current label design, open previously saved label designs, and delete label designs. -
Page 17: Cells
5. MAKING LABELS cont. A one line label with auto-size enabled would appear like this: A two line label with auto-size enabled appears like this: Auto-size can be disabled by manually changing the size on the size screen. CELLS A cell represents text or images that have similar attributes to one another on the same line. - Page 18 5. MAKING LABELS cont. As previously noted, new cells are created when attributes are changed within a line. As seen in this label example, attributes of the words “JOHN SMITH,” differ from the attributes of the words “Receiving Dept.” A 31AP De p t.
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Page 19: Cells As Seen On The Size Screen
5. MAKING LABELS cont. Cells As Seen On the Size Screen Navigate from the edit screen to the size screen ....TEXT SIZE JOHN SMITH, Receiving Dept. Italics, Auto-size 555-555-5555 Size 24 ext. (31A) Point Size 22 Auto-size Size 15 Size 22 Point Point... -
Page 20: Modifying Text Style Attributes
5. MAKING LABELS cont. MODIFYING TEXT STYLE ATTRIBUTES Bold, Italics, and Underline 1. From the main menu ............MENU 2. Move the cursor underneath the first character to be modified ................. TEXT 3. Modify the text style attributes ........BOLD 4a. -
Page 21: Line Justification
5. MAKING LABELS cont. Line Justification The align feature applies the selected horizontal or vertical alignment to the label. The default horizontal alignment is center. The default vertical alignment is center. Modify the line justification for a label: 1. From the main menu ..... MENU 2. -
Page 22: Applying Graphic Images To Labels - Image Library
5. MAKING LABELS cont. THE IMAGE LIBRARY -19-... - Page 23 5. MAKING LABELS cont. -20-...
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Page 24: Creating Bar Codes
5. MAKING LABELS cont. CREATING BAR CODES Bar codes may be printed on labels using Code 39 symbology. Bar codes can be created above, below, or on either side of text during the label design process. 1. From the main menu ........... MENU 2. -
Page 25: Previewing & Printing Labels
5. MAKING LABELS cont. PREVIEWING & PRINTING LABELS Pressing PREVIEW from any screen displays a representation of the label design as it appears when printed. The preview screen shows text and images to actual size. Use the arrows on the direction pad to view other parts of the label design. Press PRINT to print your label or MENU to go back and edit your label design. -
Page 26: Deleting Saved Labels
5. MAKING LABELS cont. SAVED LA BELS 1/32 EDIT HALON Save current file? SAVE DELETE 5. Accept the file name ............ENTER The label is now saved, and the user is returned to the default edit screen to begin a new label. NOTE: Up to 32 labels can be stored in the printer at one time. DELETING SAVED LABELS 1. -
Page 27: Opening Saved Labels
5. MAKING LABELS cont. OPENING SAVED LABELS 1. From the main menu ............MENU FILE 2. Go to the save screen ............SAVED LA BELS 3/32 EDIT HALON JOHN SMITH SAFETY GLASSES OPEN DELETE DEL ALL 3. Select the label to open ........... OPEN 4. -
Page 28: Printer System Settings
6. PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE & QUALITY The DuraLabel 2000 allows users to adjust system settings for optimal printer performance and print quality. System settings including display screen contrast, print head temperature, motor speed, auto-feed, test printing and system reset are accessed from the soft key main menu: 1. -
Page 29: Print
6. PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS PRINT This soft key directs users to another series of soft key options related to printing: A 182 AP HALON HEAT MOTOR FEED Print head heat settings, motor speed settings, and auto-feed settings are adjusted here. Heat Print head heat may be decreased or increased by pressing the DEC and INC soft keys or by using the direction pad... -
Page 30: Motor
6. PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS NOTE: See Test on page 28. Printing on a lower heat setting uses less battery power and allows the printer to print labels at a faster rate. Motor Motor speed (how fast or slowly the motor feeds the label past the print head) may be decreased or increased by pressing the soft keys or by using the direction pad. -
Page 31: Test
6. PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS TEST This soft key directs users to another series of soft key options related to testing printer performance. A 182 AP HALON FEED TEST PRINT VER Feed The printer’s feed feature may be tested by pressing the FORWARD and BI-DIR (bi-directional) soft keys. -
Page 32: Print Ver
6. PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS Print Ver This soft key prints printer version information and current motor and heat settings onto supply. RESET This soft key “reboots” the printer and restores the printer’s default settings. This option is particularly useful if the printer begins functioning out-of-character and the printer needs to be restored to its original settings. -
Page 33: Example Labels
7. EXAMPLE LABELS Example Label Directions #1: PIPE MARKING LABEL Finished Label Red 2" Standard Supply and White Ribbon Cartridge This label’s features and settings: Auto-feed: enabled Two lines of text, one image Unit of measurement: POINT CAPS Lock: ON Auto-size: enabled (1st line) Label text style: BOLD (1st line) 1. - Page 34 7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. 6. Advance to the next line..........ENTER 7. Disable the bold setting ..........TEXT BOLD SIZE 8. Change the text size to 30 pt ......... NOTE: The auto-size indicator “A” disappears when the size is manually entered. 9.
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Page 35: Example Label Directions #2: Osha Safety Label
7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. Example Label Directions #2: OSHA SAFETY LABEL Finished Label Yellow 2" Standard Supply and Black Ribbon Cartridge This label’s features and settings: Auto-feed: disabled Three lines of text, one image Unit of measurement: POINT CAPS Lock: ON Auto-size: disabled (first label design) Label alignment: HORIZONTAL - LEFT and VERTICAL - CENTER. -
Page 36: Advance To The Next Line
7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. 3. Disable auto-feed ............. PRINT FEED A 1.67A" HEAT MOTOR FEED 4. Return to the main menu ..........MENU Left Justify Text 5. Select the alignment ............ALIGN HORIZONTAL LEFT 6. Modify horizontal alignment ........... Enable Bold Style TEXT BOLD 7. -
Page 37: Print The Label
7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. 10. Type the label text............GLASSES 11. Advance to the next line ..........ENTER Enable Bold Style 12. Enable the underline style ..........UNDER 13. Type the label text ............REQUIRED A 43AP B SAFETY GLASSES REQUIRED SIZE BOLD... - Page 38 7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. With a new edit screen, the second label design —consisting of the safety glasses image—can now be created. Insert Image IMAGE < > ENTER 3a. Insert the image ..........A 182AP FIND SELECT FILE TEXT IMAGE ALIGN IMAGE FIND 3b.
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Page 39: Example Label Directions #3: Wire Wrap
7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. Example Label Directions #3: WIRE WRAP E-11845 Finished Label White 2" Self-Laminating Wire Wrap with ½" Printable Area and Black Ribbon Cartridge This label’s features and settings: Auto-feed: enabled One line of text Unit of measurement: INCHES CAPS Lock: ON Auto-size: disabled Label alignment: HORIZONTAL - CENTER, VERTICAL - TOP. - Page 40 7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. Set Vertical Alignment 4. From the main menu ............MENU ALIGN VERTICAL TOP 5. Align the label vertically at the top ......... A 1.70A" CENTER BOTTOM Change Unit of Measurement to Inches TEXT SIZE 6. Go to the size screen ............UNITS INCHES 7.
- Page 41 7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. 10. From the main menu ............. MENU 11. Type the label text ............E-11845 A .50 " E-11845 POINT PERCENT INCHES 12. Print the wire wrap ............PRINT -38-...
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Page 42: Example Label Directions #4: Bar Code
7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. Example Label Directions #4: BAR CODE Finished Label White ½" Standard Supply and Black Ribbon Cartridge This label’s features and settings: One line of bar code, one line of text Auto-feed: ON Unit of measurement: POINT CAPS Lock: ON Auto-size: enabled (first line) and disabled (second line Label alignment: HORIZONTAL - CENTER, VERTICAL - TOP. - Page 43 7. EXAMPLE LABELS cont. A 10 P SRE091753 FILE TEXT IMAGE ALIGN > Enter Label Text 5. From the main menu ............MENU 6. Advance to the next line ..........ENTER TEXT SIZE 7. Change the text size to 10 point ........8. Register the text modification .........
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Page 44: Cleaning & Maintenance
IMPORTANT! Always turn OFF printer before cleaning or performing other maintenance. The DuraLabel 2000 requires no lubrication and only minimal maintenance. Basic cleaning of the exterior, the print head and the platen roller will prolong the life of the printer and aid in producing crisp, clear labels with every print. An... -
Page 45: Cleaning The Platen Roller
8. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE cont. Metal Guide Plate Label Slot and Platen Roller Print Head Print Head (heat element is thin black line) CLEANING THE PLATEN ROLLER 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer cover by pulling down on the cover release lever. 3. -
Page 46: Compliance & Warranty
Graphic Products, Inc. Expendable items or parts such as labels and ribbons are not covered by this warranty. This warranty does... -
Page 47: Thermal Print Head
Graphic Products, Inc. shall not be responsible for any loss or damages incurred during shipping. Any warranty repairs to be performed by Graphic Products, Inc., shall be subject to said com- pany’s confirmation that the product meets warranty guidelines in the event of a defect covered by its warranty. - Page 48 9. COMPLIANCE & WARRANTY cont. In no event shall Graphic Products, Inc., be liable to purchaser for any damages resulting from or related to any failure or delay of Graphic Products in the delivery or installation of the computer hardware, supplies, or software in the performance of any services.
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Page 49: Troubleshooting Tips
• Make sure dust and foreign objects are not on the platen roller. Printer Does Not Recognize Supply • Make sure only Graphic Products’ supply is loaded in the printer. • Make sure the supply has a bar code on the back of the liner. - Page 50 3. Try a new cartridge. Error Says Lithium Battery is Low Contact Graphic Products for replacement options. There is a Missing Line in the Printout in the Same Location on Every Label This indicates the print head pixels have been damaged in this area. The DuraLabel 2000 prints in landscape mode, so the missing line shows up throughout the entire label.
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Page 51: Error Messages/Meaning
10. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS cont. ERROR MESSAGES MEANING The printer has reached the limit of possible saved labels. To create space, delete unused Storage is full labels as explained in "Deleting Current Labels" section of this guide. No more room exists to add the desired character to the label. Value too large The unit knows which supply is currently loaded in the printer. -
Page 52: Softkey Menu System
12. SOFT KEY MENU SYSTEM This tree-diagram shows the flow of menu A 30 P choices within the soft key menu system and includes a brief description of each. The ESC key returns the user to the previous FILE TEXT IMAGE ALIGN menu or screen. - Page 53 Soft Key ALIGN – change alignment of label HORIZONTAL – align text/image(s) horizontally on label LEFT – align text/image(s) on left side of label CENTER – align text/image(s) in center of label RIGHT – align text/image(s) on right side of label VERTICAL –...
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Page 54: Accessories & Supplies
ACCESSORIES & SUPPLIES To get the most out of your DuraLabel 2000 Handheld Label Printer, optional accessories may be ordered upon request. Call Graphic Products at 1-800-788-5572 for details or visit www.duralabel.com DL2000 Soft Case DL2000 Hardshell Case Supply Spindle... - Page 55 NOTES -52-...
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Page 56: 2009, 2010 Graphic Products, Inc
P.O. Box 4030 www.DuraLabel.com 1-800-788-5572 Beaverton, OR 97076 © 2009, 2010, Graphic Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved Version 2.5...
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